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On August 19, 2004, former president Richard McKinley filed a civil lawsuit against the company for breach of contract, declaratory relief, fraud and rescission. EntreMetrix fired McKinley and cancelled securities shares that were connected with the EnStruxis, Inc. EntreMetrix Corporation has agreed to pay McKinley a $350,000 wrongful termination settle... - Ameren Fish Death Settlement
During the months of May and June in 2002, more than 43,000 fish, valued at $3.2 million, were killed at Bagnell Dam when heavy rains caused Ameren to release large amounts of water to keep the lake from flooding. The Missouri Conservation Department and the Clean Water Commission filed a lawsuit against the company for environmental damages. Ameren has... - Police Chief David Brame Harassment Settlement
Police detective Mary Herrman claimed Brame harassed her and offered her promotions in exchange for feminine acts. Two years ago, Brame killed his wife and then took his own life. The city of Tacoma has agreed to pay Harrman a $750,000 settlement for psychological damages. (May-19-05) [ SEATTLE TIMES ] Legal Help If you have a similar prob... - Potter Oil Co. Furnace Fire Settlement
Robert and Cynthia Knudson filed a lawsuit against the company alleging a faulty furnace caused a fire that burnt their infamous house. The Gnomes was a nineteenth century home made over by naturalist and artist Klir Beck. The Knudson's bought the heating system from Potter Oil Co. who installed and maintained it. Under the terms of the settlement the K... - Nassau County and the Nassau University Medical Center Inmate Suicide Settlement
In December 2001 at the age of 36, Lev Lysniak committed suicide by hanging himself while in jail. Lev's parents filed a lawsuit against the county alleging incompetent personnel were responsible for their son's death; they are set to receive a $190,000 settlement. (May-23-05) [ NEWSDAY ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would... - University at Buffalo Student Discrimination Settlement
Former student, Carlos Bayon claimed the university faculty prevented him from earning a Department of Anthropology doctorate. Bayon alleged professors handed out low grades to retaliate against him for filing discrimination complaints. A federal jury awarded the 49 year old student a $601,000 settlement. (May-22-05) [ NEWSDAY ] Legal Help... - Lakireddy Bali Reddy Abuse and Wrongful Death Settlement
The Berkeley real estate entrepreneur allegedly took two of Mr. Prattipati's daughters from India to California where he forced into a promiscuous labor ring. One of Prattipati's daughters died of carbon monoxide poisoning while being kept in a poorly ventilated room by Reddy. After the jury was empanelled and the plaintiffs were deposed the Prattipati... - Hamilton Sundstrand Racial Discrimination Settlement
One dozen Hispanic workers alleged the aerospace manufacturer harassed them in Grand Junction, Colorado. A $1.25 million settlement was awarded for discrimination and Hamilton agreed to ensure compliance with the consent decree and to oversee company investigations of employee complaints of discrimination. (May-21-05) [ WTNH GLOBAL NEWS ] Le... - Department of Public Safety Police Officer Tort Settlement
In May 2000, former state police officer Dexter Brock was sprayed with Mace and handcuffed to a telephone pole by other officers. Brock left the department because of the incident and a state police internal affairs investigation found exceptionally poor judgment on behalf of the officers and awarded Brock a $300,000 tort settlement. (May-21-05) [ TH... - Greater Libertyville Soccer Association Wrongful Death Settlement
During soccer practice at Century Park in Vernon Hills, six year old Zachary Tran died from a skull fracture when a 200 pound portable goal collapsed. The Greater Libertyville Soccer Association has agreed to pay the boy's parents, Jayson and Michelle Tran, a $2.25 million wrongful death settlement. (May-21-05) [ CBS CHICAGO ] Legal Help I... - University of Missouri System Tuition Settlement
An 1872 state law requires the University of Missouri System to provide education to Missouri students without payment of tuition. In 1998, three students, Douglas Sharp, Sandra Lynn and Frederick Eccher sued the university, claiming educational fees the university charged in-state students were illegal. A St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge ruled in f... - Georgia-Pacific Corp. Wastewater Settlement
Environmental advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against the wood product manufacturer for allegedly violating the federal Clean Water Act. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality allegedly gave Georgia-Pacific's Wauna pulp and paper mill a flawed permit to dump wastewater into the Columbia River. Georgia-Pacific has agreed to pay a $250,000 settlem... - Pilkington North America Homeowners Settlement
The glassmaker who once operated as Libbey-Owens-Ford has agreed to a $2 million settlement with 250 Naplate homeowners whose houses were contaminated. (May-16-05) [ NEWSTRIB ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the link below to submit your complaint... - Apple and MTV Patent Infingement Settlement
The two companies used Eminem's "Lose Yourself" song in an iPod advertising campaign for three months in 2003. Apple was originally denied permission to use the track but decided to use it in TV ads and online to promote its digital music player and its iTunes download service. Rap star Eminem filed a patent lawsuit against Apple, MTV and TBWA/Chiat/Day... - Eureka Co. Wrongful Death Settlement
John Maxwell spent 25 years working for the vacuum maker, which is now known as Electrolux Home Products. In 2001, Maxwell died from laryngeal cancer and leukemia. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his former employer alleging Eureka concealed dangerous working conditions, health risks, and chemical exposure. A McLean County Circuit Judg... - Evensen Enterprises, Inc. Patent Infringement Settlement
Remy International, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana for patent infringement. The lawsuit alleged infringement of various patents related to the GM-Remy automotive alternator technology. A settlement agreement was reached in favor of Remy. (May-16-05) [ YAHOO ] Legal Hel... - Cedarburg Police Department Home Search Settlement
In May of 2000, over two dozen police officers entered the Bruton home in the middle of the night in search of weapons. Although no weapons were found, the Bruton's son eventually pleaded no contest to burglary and was sentenced to eight years in prison. The Bruton family filed a lawsuit claiming false arrest, battery, permanent psychological damage, an... - Southern University Basketball Coach Contract Settlement
Michael Grant was the men's basketball coach at the university but his contract ended when he was reassigned to assistant athletic director one year early. An undisclosed settlement was awarded to Grant for breach of contract. (May-12-05) [ THE ADVOCATE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer a... - MCI Inc. WorldCom Tax Settlement
The telecommunications company has agreed to pay a $100 million settlement to cover back taxes and corporate income taxes WorldCom Inc. owed Mississippi State. (May-09-05) [ BUSINESS WEEK ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the link below to submit your compla... - Canadian Federal Government Toronto Port Authority Settlement
The Toronto Port Authority is set to receive a $35 million settlement from the Canadian government. The Port Authority was prohibited from constructing a fixed bridge that would have linked their airport to the mainland. (May-04-05) [ GLOBE AND MAIL ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no...